Member Since: 17/07/2006
Band Website: www.ianband.com
Band Members:
- Jean DÃaz (vocalist, keyboard, guitar, programming) -----------------------
- Jean Diaz: Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico 1978.
- Orbe Azul (Latin Rock) Lead Singer/Keys/Guitar/Composer 1997,
Album "Abriendo Caminos" 2003.
- S.O.A.P. 2001 (Rock Cover Band) Lead Singer/Guitar.
- Basiko 2003 (Rock Cover Band) Lead Singer/Guitar.
- Moved to Austin, TX 2005 and created Bletzung with Ignacio Pena, Juan Bermudo and Ruben Martinez. (Rock) Guitar/Keys,
Album"Bletzung" 2006.
- Since the end of Orbe Azul, Jean has been writing songs for this new project.
- He is founding member of "IAN"
- Rubén "Ruby" Martinez (drums, electronic drums) -----------------------
Ruben Martinez is a professional drummer from the island of Puerto Rico. He began playing drums at the age of five when he was given his first small set of drums by his uncle. He got a B.A. in Popular Music, with a Drum Mayor from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and was Student Participant in the Berkelee College Summer Program in Puerto Rico.
In the last 5 years he has played and recorded along with numerous bands, artists and T.V. show's including: "Anda Pal’ Cará" – (2002 – 2004), "Asi es el show de Gilberto Gless" – (2005), "Atención Atención" – Children’s musical theater (2005),
"Rituales"(Acoustic Rock), "Vivanativa" (Rock),"Ignacio Peña" (Rock), "Ivdia" (Pop), "Byron" (Pop), "Idalé"(Pop), "Sie7e"(Pop, World Music), Rock cover band "Basico", "bletzung"(Alternative Rock), "Si Señor" (Pop Rock), "Makoy" (Pop Rock), "Jova"(Christian Artist), "Goel" (Christian Artist) "León de Judá" (Reggae), "Celestina Robot" (Electronic, Rock, Prog) "Iguana" (Latin Rock) and PM Trio (Fusion Jazz).
He is member/drummer of "IAN".
- Esteban Pérez (bass, back up vocals) -----------------------
Musician for the past 10 years. Started playing the Tenor Sax in High School until he discovered the wonderful world of BASS. Has been playing bass in bands ever since.
Played in cover bands from 1999-2003 in Puerto Rico. Bassist for the venezuelan duet "Tisuby & Georgina" with whom he traveled to the US and PR.
Member of the puertorican band "Si Señor" for 5 years, with whom he recorded 2 albums: "Si Señor" and "La Nueva Estrella del Rock". Played and traveled through all of Puerto Rico and the US.
Recorded albums for Artists like: "Si Señor", "Monika", "Jenilca", "SolAzul" among others.
He is member/bassist of "IAN".
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Record Label: Indie